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Storing in Season Produce

Taking time from your busy week to plan your next shopping trip is important. Making a list, checking your budget and even involving your family in your planning are things you must have already…

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Hands on Canning Applesauce Workshop

Are you ready to preserve the fresh taste of apples? Join us for an exciting, hands-on demonstration workshop where you will learn the most up-to-date techniques for canning homemade applesauce.Led…

Preparing Thanksgiving Turkey Safely

With Halloween over, our thoughts are moving to preparing for Thanksgiving. It will be here before we know it. Having a smooth tasty Thanksgiving can take some planning. So here are some tips for…

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The Science Behind Fall Color

It is the time of year where all across WNC, the reds, yellows, pinks, and purple leaves put on a show that reminds us all that the fall season is upon us. The science behind the changing color of…

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One Year Out: Remember to Take Care of You

I used to love a rainy day. It would be my reminder to slow down, curl up with a book and listen to the water falling from the sky. Now, even the summer storms that I know are regular occurrences can…

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Agenda: Ins and Outs of Having a NC Food Business

Agenda Ins and Outs of Having a North Carolina Food BusinessNovember 12, 20259:00am - Welcome - introductions to the day9:15am - Morning Panel - Introducing the People there for the day, professional…

Garden Chores in October

VEGETABLES Good sanitation is important to keep insects and diseases down during the next growing season. Remove spent plants and infested material. Compost separately clean and infested materials to…

N.C. Cooperative Extension, Buncombe County Center : The 1990s

Despite facing a number of national and global challenges, the 1990s was a decade marked largely by a sense of optimism. The economy was strong; unemployment was low and the challenges our nation did…

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Choosing Healthy Fast Foods

It is no secret that we should all avoid fast food options as much as possible. But we have also found ourselves in a time crunch during the week and this solution is tempting, especially if you have…

Packing a Safe School Lunch

With the start of school, many households are faced with planning lunches for the school day. Our young ones are at a higher risk of food borne illnesses and besides making sure the lunch is well…